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New Year’s Eve 2018

in New Jersey

New Year’s Eve is a time we all enjoy. Holidays are an interesting thing, some are religious based, nationalistic, local, or personal, that is except for celebrating the New Year. From when it begins in the on December 31st from the furthest east location in the Pacific ocean to the furthest point west before it’s just January 1st, it is one of the only holidays that is internationally recognized. But with the celebration, comes stress. We all want to have a good time, but Where? With Who? How Far? What’s the deal? How much? It is a hindrance on your good time.

Well look no further, let us assist your search to find the best time for New Year’s Eve 2018 in New Jersey. We’ve seperated it by region: North Jersey, Central Jersey, Jersey Shore, and South Jersey. So you don’t have to worry about anything except having a good time, toast, and kiss that special someone at midnight

New Year’s Eve 2018

in New Jersey

New Year’s Eve is a time we all enjoy. Holidays are an interesting thing, some are religious based, nationalistic, local, or personal, that is except for celebrating the New Year. From when it begins in the on December 31st from the furthest east location in the Pacific ocean to the furthest point west before it’s just January 1st, it is one of the only holidays that is internationally recognized. But with the celebration, comes stress. We all want to have a good time, but Where? With Who? How Far? What’s the deal? How much? It is a hindrance on your good time.

Well look no further, let us assist your search to find the best time for New Year’s Eve 2018 in New Jersey. We’ve seperated it by region: North Jersey, Central Jersey, Jersey Shore, and South Jersey. So you don’t have to worry about anything except having a good time, toast, and kiss that special someone at midnight

North Jersey

Carlstadt

The Balcony Lounge

$15.00

9:00am – 2:00am

Carlstadt’s hot lounge, and restaurant. The Balcony’s dress to impress NYE party features music by DJ Jeff Koppel who’ll be spinning classic dance, freestyle, and KTU-style ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s dance hits. There’s a deluxe hot and cold buffet served from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Bagels and donuts are served at 2 a.m. Party goers can watch the ball drop in Times Square on The Balcony’s giant screen TVs. If you want a reserved table and/or VIP seating you must call ahead to arrange bottle service or a custom drink plan. Limited tickets are available at Eventbrite. 201-933-0071.

Hoboken

Maxwell’s Tavern

$85.00 (Before Christmas) $100 (After Christmas)

8:00pm – 1:00am

Hoboken’s house of music rings in the new year with tunes from The Saturators, and DJ Pastiche. There’s a five-hour premium open bar from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a two-hour gourmet food buffet. Tickets are $85 before Christmas and then increase to $100. There are discounted rates available for large groups of 10 or more. 201-653-7777

Hoboken

Tally Ho

Hoboken

Willie McBride’s

$100.00

Buffet 9:00pm – 10:30pm

9:00pm – 3:00am (Open Bar)

You can always gets your Irish up on New Year’s Eve at Willie McBride’s. The electric cover act Lifespeed provides the music for the night. There’s open bar from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., but this only includes all bottle and (30) draft beers, wine, soda and premium mixed drinks — no shots or top-shelf liquor is included. A hot buffet will be served from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 a person, and all tickets must be picked up by 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. 201-610-1522.

Jersey City

Celler 335

$100.00

9:00pm – 1:00am

Jersey City’s new progressive American restaurant, which sports a bit of an Asian influence on the menu and behind the bar, will celebrate its first NYE. The theme for their party is a masquerade so don’t forget your mask and/or costume on this evening of intrigue and new beginnings. Cellar will run an open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and a passed food options. 201-222-1422.

Jersey City

Sparkles

Price: $7.00 – $79.00

8:00pm – 2:00am

So ring in the NEW YEAR and rock out the old with Sparkles Annual New Year’s Eve Gala. Put your party hats, make some noise and join us for THE most MEMORABLE night of the year and bring in the 2018 with, quite literally, a BANG!!!

Jersey City

Transmission

Price: Varying

9:00pm – 4:00am

This Jersey City nightclub is promising big things for New Year’s Eve. There are two types of tickets to get in — general admission and “cabana seating.” These tickets will get you the following: entry and complementary coat check, music from DJ Marvelous (spinning open-format house, hip-hope, R&B, and Latin music), and DJ Bobby B, a five hour premium open from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and passed light snacks and appetizers created by Chef Darryl Harmon. A cabana ticket gets your private seating for you and a group of your friends. These prices will range depending on the amount of people in your party. The club will be open until 4 a.m. 201-963-4565

Lyndhurst

Whiskey Bar & Bistro

$50.00

9:00pm – 12:00am

The newly opened Whiskey Bar is throwing a “classics” New Year’s Eve bash. Veteran Jersey Shore and North Jersey mixmasters DJ’s Kirk Lopez and Lugghead will spin all your favorite throwbacks throughout the night. There will be various open bar packages starting at $50. The open bar hours will run from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. and includes including a full buffet. 201-939-4889

Mahwah

Mahwah Sheraton

Price: Varying

9:00pm – 2:00am

New Year’s Eve NJ events consist of a 5-hour premium open bar, 3-course dinner, live entertainment and simulcast of the New York Times Square ball drop at midnight. Special VIP couple’s packages are available at both New Jersey hotels, which include overnight hotel accommodations and breakfast on New Year’s Day.

Morristown

Blue Morel

$85.00 – $129.00

5:30pm – 10:00pm

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with 2 options. Seating 1 with a special 3 course menu for $85 per person from 5:30pm to 7pm. Seating 2 with a 4 course menu from 7:30pm to 10pm for $129 per person which includes Live Jazz and a champagne toast

Morristown

The Grasshopper Off The Green

Price: Special Menu

Time: All Night

On Sunday, December 31st the NYE revelers will head to the Grasshopper off the Green in Morristown to start the 2018 New Year off right! Open House! NYE starts off with a SPECIAL Dinner Menu! (OPTIONAL) Then it’s party time! Video DJ, Hats, Noisemakers, Champagne Toast, Countdown, and a lot more will greet this year’s party goers! Ring in the New Year at your favorite Pub as you dance the night away to 80’s, 90’s and Top 40 music by our VIDEO DJ. So dust off your party dress, shine your shoes and make plans to join your friends at the Grasshopper off the Green in Morristown NJ for this years New Years Eve Bash!

Morristown

The Iron Bar

$20.00

8:00pm – 2:00am

The Iron Bar will be taking the party to three rooms on two levels. Longtime Mo-town mixmaster DJ Super J and DJ Massimo provide the soundtrack for the evening. VIP and bottle service is available. There will be no pre-sale tickets for this party as this will be on a first come, first serve basis. The bar is recommending partiers get there early for the best seats. There will be a live screening of the ball dropping in New York City, and the party will have the requisite hats, noisemakers, decorations and giveaways. 973-455-7111

Parsippany

Sheraton Parsippany

Price: Varying

9:00pm – 2:00am

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2018 with New Jersey’s Best Hotel Party. Voted #1 for your New Years NJ and NJ New Years Eve. Don’t miss out on the best new years eve party in new jersey. Purchase your tickets now. VIP Couples Package includes TWO NEW YEAR’S TICKETS & Overnight Hotel Room (Sheraton Parsippany)

The VIP Couples package includes TWO tickets to the New Year’s Eve celebration which includes: 5-hour Premium Open Bar, Sit-down Dinner, Overnight Hotel Room includes Free Breakfast. Taxes/Gratuity/Fees additional.

Totowa

46 Lounge

Totowa

Crystal Tavern

$50.00 – $150.00

8:00pm – 1:00am

Crystal Tavern & Rotunda NYE Family Party., Full lavish buffet dinner, Music by DJ’s. The evening will start off with a cocktail reception and premium open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres in the Lower Lounge at 8pm immediately followed by a lavish sit-down dinner and dancing in the Crystal Tavern & Rotunda at 9pm. Live Entertainment.

Weehawken

Spirit Of New Jersey Dinner Cruise

Price: Varying

9:00pm – 1:00am

This celebration features a three-hour cruise and offers amazing views of New York City’s sensational skyline, a delicious dinner buffet, a DJ for your dancing, with their talented wait staff singing solos, a premium open bar and a champagne toast at midnight. Stunning views of the illuminating fireworks display at the Statue of Liberty.

New Year’s Eve 2018

in New Jersey

New Year’s Eve is a time we all enjoy. Holidays are an interesting thing, some are religious based, nationalistic, local, or personal, that is except for celebrating the New Year. From when it begins in the on December 31st from the furthest east location in the Pacific ocean to the furthest point west before it’s just January 1st, it is one of the only holidays that is internationally recognized. But with the celebration, comes stress. We all want to have a good time, but Where? With Who? How Far? What’s the deal? How much? It is a hindrance on your good time.

Well look no further, let us assist your search to find the best time for New Year’s Eve 2018 in New Jersey. We’ve seperated it by region: North Jersey, Central Jersey, Jersey Shore, and South Jersey. So you don’t have to worry about anything except having a good time, toast, and kiss that special someone at midnight

Central Jersey

Bridgewater

Maggiano’s

$125.00

8:30pm – 12:30pm

Ring in the New Year with Friends, Family and a Chef inspired Appetizer Buffet and Plated Dinner! We are celebrating the old, new and what is to come. AJH Entertainment will be leading the way and keep you dancing all night long! Appetizer Buffet, Plated Dinner, Chef Inspired Desserts. Includes a Four Hour Full Bar with a Variety of Premium Spirit Selections, Imported and Domestic Beers, Red and White Wines. Champagne toast at Midnight! Please contact the Banquet Office with any questions at (908) 547-6050.

Hamilton

Rat’s Restaurant

Pricing: As Per Menu

5:00pm – 9:00pm

Fling out the old year and ring in the new with delicious food and wonderful company at Rat’s Restaurant. Dine à la carte or indulge in a special five-course tasting menu created by the Rat’s culinary team. Then welcome the New Year with a dance party in the Pavilion complete with a midnight champagne toast!

Linden

The Grand Banquet Hall

$0 – $92.78

8:00pm – 1:00am

Mandy will be hosting my 1ST NEW YEARS EVE Party! The theme for the night is “Great Gatsby”, dress to impress! The bar is set high on a 5-hour Top Shelf Open Bar followed by my creative signiture drinks, early evening Waiter Style Hors d’oeuvres, Deluxe Buffet, and Dessert Hour. Celebrate at midnight with a complimentary VIP STYLE glass of champagne and join the DJ in a live countdown to kick off the New Year with Great Gatsby Props! Seats are limited and tickets WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

New Brunswick

Salute to Vienna, The State Theater in New Brunswick

Price: Varies Per Ticket

6:00pm

This holiday season, the spirited romance of operetta, the glamour of ballroom dance, and the delicate beauty of ballet will waltz you into a triumphant New Year. This charming celebration blends acclaimed European singers and dancers with exceptional local symphonies for a rich cultural experience that will leave your toes tapping. Experience Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert.

New Brunswick

Silver Jubilee Holiday Celebration

Price: Varies

Time: Varies

In honor of New Brunswick’s 25th Tree Lighting, they invite you to the City Center for plenty of free community activities all throughout December! The celebration will kick off with the tree lighting on Friday, December 1st from 5 PM – 7 PM, featuring holiday music, live performances, a cook-off competition, a visit from Santa, a holiday market, and more! On December 9th you’ll be able to take photos with Santa at The United Methodist Church at New Brunswick between 11 AM – 3 PM. Free horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered from the Hyatt Regency from Friday the 15th to Sunday the 17th. These rides start at 4 PM each day and are on a first-come, first-served basis. The New Brunswick Fire Department, PRAB, Elijah’s Promise, and Salvation Army will be accepting donations of food, clothing, and additional items through December 17th. Finally, the New Year’s Eve Fireworks, presented by The Restaurant Guys, will be launched from the rooftop of The Heldrich on Sunday, December 31st. Ring in the New Year in New Brunswick City Center!

North Brunswick

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar

$69.99

8:00pm – 1:00am

It’s a SHELLebration! Ring in 2018 at The Greene Turtle in North Brunswick with an Open Bar and All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, plus complimentary champagne toast and party favors at midnight! Beer Pong and Arcade Games in Party Room. Watch the Countdown on our fifty 60″ HDTVs and download the Touch Tunes app to play all your favorite tunes from 2017.

Princeton

Elements Restaurant

$125.00 – $185.00

4:00pm – 10:30pm

Elements will be doing 2 menus for the evening, a $125 5 course menu with seating times available between 4-6pm, and a $185 Chef’s Tasting menu with seating available between 8:30-10:30pm. They will offer optional wine pairings with each menu.

Princeton

Tre Piani

Princeton

Winberie’s

Price: Varying per item

10:00am – 2:00am

Winberies is open for brunch at 10 am on New Year’s Eve. Their regular menus and a selection of à la carte specials will be available until their dining room closes at midnight. After that, the bar will be ringing in the new year until 2 am

Springfield

Scotty’s Pub and Comedy Cove

Somerset

The Imperia, New Years Eve Gala

$50.00 – $125.00

8:00pm – 1:30am

Announcing the most eagerly awaited New Year’s Eve Bash!

Ring in the new year at the most happening party at The Imperia. Enjoy a magnificent Indian & International buffet & decadent desserts by Moghul Catering, 5 hr premium label open bar including Single Malt Scotch and entertainment by Bollywood DJ. Capture the wonderful memories at our photo booth. Leave the kids to have a ball in a separate kids section with kids menu & entertainment (bring your own baby sitter).

A special VVIP Cabana in private setting seating 20 people is also available.

Vauxhall

Dharmachakra Buddhist Center

$20.00

7:30pm – 12:00am

Public talk and guided meditation with Kadam Peter Kurczynski

Reality is not “out there” separate from the mind. Appearances are the nature of the mind and are inseparable from mind. In this sense, the wisdom teachings of Buddhism find the parallel in modern physics, in which quantum particles seem inextricably linked to the experiments that study them. However, in the wisdom tradition, we learn that investigating the nature of reality gives us the freedom to choose happiness and peaceful states of mind over delusions and suffering. By learning to meditate on wisdom, we can identify with our potential and solve our inner problems. Party! Party with vegetarian food and non-alcoholic drinks. Bring something to share as you wish!

Woodbridge – Iselin

Ivy Stone Crab House & Karaoke Bar

Dance into 2018 with VALARIE ADAMS AND DIMENSION BAND and enjoy complimentary party favors, music and dancing starting at 9:00 pm – all your favorite hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today.

OPEN BARS 7pm-12am (5hrs), Top Shelf liquors , Wine, and Domestic Beers, 3 Bars and Table Serve (So, No lines for Drink), All You Can Eat Buffet, At midnight special Champagne Toast. Plenty of FREE parking, Complimentary Party Favors (While supplies last), full bar, watch the live count down on our large screens. Dressy attire required. For more info and Help call: 732-510-7280

New Year’s Eve 2018

in New Jersey

New Year’s Eve is a time we all enjoy. Holidays are an interesting thing, some are religious based, nationalistic, local, or personal, that is except for celebrating the New Year. From when it begins in the on December 31st from the furthest east location in the Pacific ocean to the furthest point west before it’s just January 1st, it is one of the only holidays that is internationally recognized. But with the celebration, comes stress. We all want to have a good time, but Where? With Who? How Far? What’s the deal? How much? It is a hindrance on your good time.

Well look no further, let us assist your search to find the best time for New Year’s Eve 2018 in New Jersey. We’ve seperated it by region: North Jersey, Central Jersey, Jersey Shore, and South Jersey. So you don’t have to worry about anything except having a good time, toast, and kiss that special someone at midnight

Avalon

The Princeton

Price: Varying

8:00pm – 2:00am

The Princeton opens New Years Eve at 8pm cover starts at 9pm. The band Radio Neon performs live starting around 10pm and they always rock the house! (The Princeton is not serving food but the Circle Tavern and the Sea Grill are open regular hours for food service and reservations are recommended at the Sea Grill). Radio Neon delivers a fantastic mix of modern dance, rock, pop and classic party hits and have been electrifying audiences up and down the northeastern coast! As always, The Princeton leans in on New Year’s Eve for a final blast of 2017 taking us all into the new year!

North Cape May

Rusty Nail Bar & Grill

$50.00

9:30pm – 1:30am

Say hello to 2018 at The Nail’s Beach Bash this New Year’s Eve. The heat is on so put on your flip flops and Aloha shirts and dance the night away. Count down to midnight in the indoor sand pit, and watch as the beach ball drops at midnight. Admission includes open bar, appetizers, Champagne toast, party favors and live entertainment.

Point Pleasant

Jake Baker’s Wharfside

$140.00

8:30pm – 1:30am

Dinner Dance Party! Brian Kirk & The Jirks will highlight this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration. There will be an open bar all evening including a Champagne toast at midnight with party hats and horns.

Rumson

Salt Creek Grille

Party: 4­ hour Open Bar, Music by Affair 2 Remember, Photo Booth, Champagne Toast, Times Square Countdown Celebration, Party Favors, and, as a gift for ringing in the New Year with Salt Creek Grille, each guest will receive a $20 reward card for future use. (732) 933­-9272.

Wildwood Crest

Icona Diamond Beach Resort

Price: Depends on Package

6:00pm – 1:00am

Ring in the New Year with an overnight (or more) celebration on the beach front Icona Diamond Beach Resort. They offer a variety of dinner & overnight packages with either a la carte or package pricing, that can include a 5 Course Tasting Menu, 4 Hour Top Shelf Open Bar DJ & Dancing + Party Favors in the rooftop tent*, overnight accommodations, continental breakfast and late noon check-out.

New Year’s Eve 2018

in New Jersey

New Year’s Eve is a time we all enjoy. Holidays are an interesting thing, some are religious based, nationalistic, local, or personal, that is except for celebrating the New Year. From when it begins in the on December 31st from the furthest east location in the Pacific ocean to the furthest point west before it’s just January 1st, it is one of the only holidays that is internationally recognized. But with the celebration, comes stress. We all want to have a good time, but Where? With Who? How Far? What’s the deal? How much? It is a hindrance on your good time.

Well look no further, let us assist your search to find the best time for New Year’s Eve 2018 in New Jersey. We’ve seperated it by region: North Jersey, Central Jersey, Jersey Shore, and South Jersey. So you don’t have to worry about anything except having a good time, toast, and kiss that special someone at midnight

South Jersey

Audubon

The Kove

Camden

Adventure Aquarium

$29.00/per adult $21.00/per child

10:00am – 6:00pm

Ring in the New Year among family, friends and fish at the annual New Year’s Eve Splash – the perfect way to celebrate the start of 2018. Held through 6 pm. Visit with your favorite animals during twilight hours, boogey down at our DJ dance party, enjoy a beautiful fireworks display over the Delaware River and be home before bedtime!

Camden

Aquarium “After Dark” – Adventure Aquarium

$110.00 – $150.00

8:00pm – 1:00pm

Countdown to midnight with friends and fish alike! Aquarium “After Dark,” the region’s most unique place to ring in the New Year, offers cocktails, dinner and a live DJ. Amazing views of the Philadelphia Skyline and the best place on the Delaware to see the midnight fireworks show – dress to impress for this truly unforgettable, high-end evening.

Camden

Battleship New Jersey Fireworks

$10.00

6:00pm – 1:00am

The Battleship will open her decks on New Year’s Eve for guests to watch the 6pm or Midnight Fireworks shows over the Delaware River. Music, food concessions and bar service. Come aboard for just a $10 donation per person. All proceeds go to the on-going restoration of the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial.

Cherry Hill

Garden State Discovery Museum

Price: Unknown

12:00pm – 3:00pm

Be the first to ring in the New Year…kid style! The entire Museum will be singing and dancing and counting down to 2018 with our biggest celebration(s) yet. Countdown celebrations begin at 11:45am to countdown to 12:00pm and 2:45pm to countdown to 3pm.

Adelphia Restaurant

Haddonfield

Downtown Haddonfield

Free

5:00pm – 12:00am

First Night Haddonfield is a family-oriented, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve festival featuring stimulating entertainment including magic, music, comedy, dance and theater for audiences of all ages from children and families to teens and seniors. Dramatic fireworks, 15 stunning venues and a kidzone highlight the festivities.

Marlton

Marco’s Restaurant at Indian Spring

$110.00

8:00pm – 1:00am

Marco’s will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Gala in The Grand Ballroom. A Five Hour Premium Package with hors d’oeuvres, three course land & sea dinner, champagne toast at midnight, continental breakfast and more!

Mount Laurel

Prospectors Steakhouse & Saloon

$40.00 – $45.00

7:00pm – close

Join Razz and the XTU Crew for New Years 2018! A full night of drinking and dancing for $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Ring in 2018 in Country style at Prospectors Nightclub, the local leader in everything Country!!

West Berlin

Sahara Sam’s Oasis

$65.00

7:00pm – 12:30pm

Enjoy tasty appetizers, hot dinner and an awesome dessert buffet. Ring in 2017 with a toast, party hats, noisemakers and a FOAM Party at Midnight! (Toast is champagne for over 21/sparkling cider for under 21)

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14 Mimosa Lane

Piscataway, NJ 08854

$519,000

Charming Piscataway Bi-Level Waiting for You!

Located on a cul-de-sac, this alluring home is as splendid as it is welcoming. Brightly colored, two car garage and driveway, ornate walkway, and well-manicured lawn, all work together in harmony to create opulent curb appeal. Upon entrance through the lavish front door, one can feel the warmth of this home. Walking up the hardwood stairs, you are greeted with the living room, with hardwood flooring, large bay window, and neutral wall colors, it is the perfect mixture of luxury and intimacy. Attached is the formal dining room, adorned with beautiful half-length tile work, with continuing hardwood flooring, brightly colored, wooden chair rail, and sliding door to a raised deck and bar-b-que area, promises the joy of future dinner parties. The eat-in-kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and bright, newer cabinets, will appeal to even the smallest chef in you. The bedrooms, three accessed down the hall from the kitchen, are lush with both space and light, enhanced by the cool, calm colors, and hardwood flooring. The main bathroom is all updated with newer fixtures, gilded tiling, and ceramic flooring. Downstairs you’ll find a more casual sitting room, with hardwood flooring, bright colors and sliding door to covered patio area, encouraging relaxing Sunday’s with a warm cup of coffee. The downstairs bedroom is also spacious and comfortable, and the full downstairs bathroom is also updated and refined. The backyard, aside from the raised deck and patio area, has a large yard, privacy fence, and storage shed, for the most convenience. Located near all major highways, shopping malls, and public transportation to and from NYC. This house is a MUST SEE!!!

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”

—F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Summer 2017: 10 Tips to Maintaining Your Home in the Heat

Summer is BACK! Sure the days are longer, the air sweeter, the sun shines brightly, and the weather encourages outdoor fun, but the HEAT, MY GOD THE HEAT. This weather can be a strain on your home, especially if it’s older. The best way to handle the beating of heat, sun, and weather on your fortress of solitude, is TO PREPARE. That’s why we have created a simple to-do list to ensure your home survives for one season.

HERE ARE 10 SIMPLE HOUSE KEEPING TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SUMMER

1.) Gutters: Check for Leaks or Loosening

Make sure all of your gutters and drains are free from debris and leaves. Improper draining could lead to flooding of the basement and property devastation. While clearing the gutters, make sure they are securely attached. A 5 cent screw is far cheaper than siding, roof, or landscape damage, or worse, injuring on a loved one or neighbor. Make sure your gutter drains are clear as well, so water may drain away from the house, instead of inside.

2.) Leveling: Filling in the areas of your yard or foundation that are uneven

The unforgiving Winter can cause uneven lawn levels and low points surrounding your home’s foundation. Then comes Spring, with Spring comes rain. We all know the rhyme. Depending on your area, rain can cause flooding, which can lead to water damage around the foundation and, come Summer, thanks to those pools of water, AT BEST, they become breeding grounds for insects and put a damper on a Summer party. At worst?

……. Well take a gander at the above gif.

3.) Windows & Entryways: Check the Wood and Sealing

Make sure you make the best of your energy bill. To check, take a screwdriver and make sure there’s no separation in wood or the sealant on your windows, door jams, decks, or railings. If there are gaps, now is the time to repair, before the weather turns colder and damage them further and cause a larger problem later.

4.) Check Your Roof

You don’t have to start off on your roof for this, work smarter, not harder. Check it from your yard and check for any damaged, missing, split, or loose shingles or gaps, caused by the harsh winter weather. CHECK THEM NOW! The harsh summer sun can be extremely damaging to roof shingles. You should also check to see if shingles need to be repaired surrounding chimneys or vents, if they do, don’t be a hero, get an experienced roofer to fix these areas. The cost of these simple tasks will be far cheaper than replacing your entire roof later. If you need vast repairs, now would be a great time to begin budgeting money to fix your roof.

5.) Chimney: Check for Splits

After the thaw of Winter, your chimney has often taken 4-6 months of abuse from need to stay warm. Do yourself a favor and have a certified chimney sweep, to clean out your flue and inspected. Also check the chimney itself for damage and have it repair.

6.) Inspect Concrete Tabs For Movement

This is the time of year to inspect all the concrete slaps around your home to find movement. In the winter, freezing water causes matter to expand which may cause them to move. Concrete slaps should drain away from your home, but if the gap becomes to wide, fill in the gap with cement or silicone chalk after power washing out the gap before sealing.

7.) Old Firewood: Remove or Replace

Depending on your home, firewood is commonplace. The typical storage of wood outside throughout the winter. But as the season changes, dispose of that dead wood. The weather has made them either water logged, bug infested, or other problems that render them useless. The best practice for storing firewood is, covered, 18 inches off the ground, and at least 2 feet from a structure.

8.) Garden Hoses: Check for Leaks or Damage

Winter can be murder on your outdoor water faucets for freeze damage. To check, place your thumb over the opening of the faucet, turn it on, if your finger stops the flow of water completely, there is most likely damage to the interior sections of the pipes and needs replacement. If the hose itself isn’t stored properly, you may need to check your hose for dry rot. If there is, just replace the entire hose.

9.) Cooling System: Clean and Maintain

If you have to perform more than a simple cleaning, NOW is the time to hire an air conditioning specialist to perform maintenance. Why now? Because as soon as the heat increases, more and more people will notice theirs is not working as it should, filling up a specialist’s appointment book. While you sweat out the days of summer.

10.) Fuel: Check your levels

And Lawnmower Blades

Get a jump on the season and get yourself gas, batteries, chargers, and sharpen blades. Fill them up now and forget about it until next year. The same goes with lawn mower blades. Give them a good sharpening now in the spring, when it’s pleasant outside, and don’t worry about it come August, when mowing the lawn alone is already an endurance test. Work smarter, not harder.

Now that these After Getting a Jump on the Season with these Steps, Now you can take the time to appreciate the warm weather. Relax, smell the roses and enjoy the cool summer nights and all that R & R

New Year’s Eve Guide for 2017 in New Jersey

There’s nothing worse than scrambling around for something to do on New Year’s Eve, either with a group or a date, at the last minute. It’s a lot of pressure. Trying to condense all a whole year of fun into a few hours to ring in 2017 with vigor and satisfaction. Well have no fear! For all of you who want to do something other than watch the Honeymooners or Twilight Zone Marathons, we have a guide to assist you with the most concise guide to have an enjoyable New Year’s Even in New Jersey.

Spirit of New Jersey

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Lincoln Harbor Marina Weehawken, New Jersey

Boards 9:00 PM – Cruises 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
This four-hour event features a three-hour cruise and offers amazing views of New York City’s sensational skyline, a delicious dinner buffet, a DJ for your dancing entertainment, with their talented wait staff singing solos, a premium open bar and a champagne toast at midnight. Stunning views of the illuminating fireworks display at the Statue of Liberty sponsored by Spirit Cruises as synchronized music accompanies the show in perfect harmony. Spirit of New Jersey Website

The Sheraton Hotel

199 Smith RoadParsippany, NJ 07054
This celebration includes a Five Hour Premium Open Bar, Dinner + Desserts & live music by the Wisenheimers and a professional DJ. The Sheraton Hotel Website

The Manor

New Year’s Eve Bash at the Manor

8:00pm – 1:00am

111 Prospect Ave.West Orange, NJ 07052
An all inclusive Gala Dinner Party Package that includes the lobster buffet, a Viennese dessert table, premium open bar, continuous dance music and a champagne toast at midnight with hats, noise makers, and a photo booth. The Manor Website

New Year’s Eve 2017 in New Jersey

Central Jersey

A Toute Heure

10:30 am – 11:30 pm ATH will be offering a 5-course tasting menu with several seatings on Saturday 12/31 to help ring in the new year! A Toute Heure Website

Union County Performing Arts Center

Willie Nile

360 Hamilton Street

Rahway, NJ 07065

Price $50.00

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

The New York Times called Willie Nile “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” Willie will close 2016 with an epic New Year’s Eve Concert that promises to be one for the ages. Union County PAC Website

Stress Factory Comedy Club

90 Church Street

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Price: $59
This event features the comedy of Juston McKinney and Vinnie Brand. 7:30pm show – $59 (purchased before Dec 15th). Price includes show tickets and our fabulous all you can eat buffet! The 10:30pm show, at an increased price includes show tickets, Open bar, all you can eat buffet, champagne toast at Midnight and dancing after the show!

Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza: Gangsters, Gun Molls, & Gin

745 Bound Brook Rd.Dunellen, NJ 08812Price: $65 ($80 if purchased after Dec 16th)
This year’s celebration is the themed show: Gangsters, Gun Molls & Gin. The comic host will guide you through the evening filled with gorgeous Showgirls, dangerous Gangsters and talented Musicians. Performances by: Vivi Noir and the Noir Follies will keep you entertained as you ring in the New Year, while Hildy and the Pep tones will keep you dancing all night.
Dinner Buffet & Open Bar from 8:00pm-!0:30pm. Champagne toast at midnight. Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse Website

The Pines Manor

The Gatsby Ball

9pm – 2am

2085 Lincoln Highway Edison, NJ 08817
Contact: Karen @ masque2014@gmail.com or 201.232.9923
This year we’re doing it up Roaring Twenties style! Experience the splendor and mystery of a traditional Masquerade Ball with a modern New Year’s twist! Dance the night away to Top 40 hits craftily spun by our expert DJ. Escape for an evening into the 1920’s for a night of fun and surprises. Dine on a decadent selection of sweet and savory offerings. Enjoy five hours of open bar and a champagne toast for the Midnight Mask Reveal. Count down to 2017 in style with your friends and family as you watch a live broadcast of the Ball Drop. A fabulous evening of adventures and entertainment awaits
Note: Complimentary shuttle service available to guests staying at the Crowne Plaza, Edison, NJ. The Pines Manor Website